Rajaji film (1999-movie) : Hindi Film

Rajaji film 1999

"Rajaji film" is a Hindi comedy-drama movie that was released in 1999. It was directed by Vimal Kumar and produced by K. Sera Sera. The film starred Govinda, Raveena Tandon, and Kader Khan in lead roles, with supporting cast including Aruna Irani, Mohan Joshi, Satish Kaushik, and Shakti Kapoor. 

The story revolves around a small-town girl named Raja, who disguises herself as a man named Rajaji to escape her cruel father and ends up working as a servant in the house of a wealthy family. The film reviews mostly mixed and it was a commercial success at the box office.

• Directer : Vimal Kumar
• Producer : Vimal Kumar
• Writer : Satish Jain
• Screenplay : Satish Jain
• Story : Satish Jain
• Starring : Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Shakti Kapoor, Ranjeet, Aruna Irani, Kader Khan, Guddi Maruti.
• Music : Anand-Milind & Vishwajeet Mukherjee.
• Cinematography : Anil Dhanda.
• Edited : Prakash Dave.
• Release date : 21 May 1999
• Country : India
• Language : Hindi

Rajaji film story:

The story of "Rajaji" revolves around a young woman named Raja (played by Raveena Tandon), who lives in a small town with her cruel father (played by Mohan Joshi) and her two younger siblings. Raja's father is abusive and wants to marry her off to an old and wealthy man against her will.

To escape this fate, Raja decides to disguise herself as a man named Rajaji and flee from home. She ends up in the city and gets a job as a servant in the house of a wealthy family, headed by the strict and conservative Mr. Satyaprakash (played by Kader Khan). Rajaji becomes an essential member of the household, and his/her presence brings joy and happiness to everyone.

However, the situation becomes complicated when Mr. Satyaprakash's daughter (played by Juhi Chawla) falls in love with Rajaji. Meanwhile, Raja's father is determined to find her and bring her back home. The story takes a hilarious turn when Raja's father mistakes Rajaji for his daughter's fiance and invites him to their home for the wedding.

The rest of the story revolves around the various comic situations that arise due to Raja's dual identity and the attempts to keep her true identity hidden from the other characters. The film has a happy ending, with Raja's father realizing his mistake and accepting her marriage to the man she loves.

Star Cast:

The star cast of the Hindi-language comedy film "Rajaji," which was released in 1999, includes:

• Govinda as Rajaji/Raja
• Raveena Tandon as Raja/Rajaji
• Kader Khan as Satyaprakash
• Shakti Kapoor as Sher Singh
• Aruna Irani as Janki Devi
• Mohan Joshi as Raja's father
• Satish Kaushik as Bheema
• Govind Namdev as Pannalal
• Juhi Chawla as Rama Satyaprakash (special appearance)

Music / Songs

These actors played important roles in the film and received critical acclaim for their performances.

The music for the film "Rajaji" was composed by Anand-Milind, with lyrics by Sameer. The soundtrack features six songs, and the album was released under the label of Tips Music. Here are the details of the songs:

• "Mera Dil Gaya"................................Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
• "Kisi Din Banoongi Main".................Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
• "Tirchi Nazar Hai Patli"......................Udit Narayan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya
• "Jab Andhera Hota Hai"...................Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan
• "Raajaji Raajaji".............................Anuradha Paudwal, Vinod Rathod
• "Raajaji Raajaji (Sad)".................Alka Yagnik, Vinod Rathod

The songs were popular among the audiences and contributed to the success of the film.

Review of the film:

The 1999 Hindi-language comedy film "Rajaji" received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the film's comic timing and the performances of the cast, others found the story to be weak and the humor to be forced.

The film's lead actors Govinda and Raveena Tandon were praised for their performances, particularly for their chemistry and comic timing. Kader Khan was also appreciated for his portrayal of the strict and conservative patriarch of the family.

The music of the film, composed by Anand-Milind, was well-received and became popular among audiences. The songs "Kisi Din Banoongi Main" and "Tirchi Nazar Hai Patli" were particularly popular.

However, some critics felt that the film relied too heavily on slapstick humor and that the story was predictable and formulaic. The film was also criticized for its portrayal of gender roles and its treatment of the character of Raja/Rajaji, who is forced to disguise herself as a man to escape her oppressive father.

Overall, "Rajaji" was a commercial success at the box office, but its reception was mixed, with some finding it entertaining and others finding it lacking in substance.

Box office Collection:

The 1999 Hindi-language comedy film "Rajaji" was a commercial success at the box office. According to reports, the film's net collection in India was around Rs. 14.16 crore, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

The film's success was largely attributed to the popularity of its lead actors, Govinda and Raveena Tandon, and the catchy music composed by Anand-Milind. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film managed to strike a chord with audiences and became a hit.

Overall, "Rajaji" was a profitable venture for its producers and distributors, and it remains a memorable film in the careers of its lead actors.